This is the first church built in a baroque style north of the Alps. There's an interesting story here about the Jesuits, who put up the place.
The group first arrived in 1534. In 1573, the town's council asked the Jesuits to build a college within the borders. OK, that went up in 1577. Ninety years later - a long time, for whatever reason, it was time to build an accompanying church. They went to work in 1667, but progress was a little slow for financial reasons. What's more, it took until 1893 to truly finish the construction project.
Interestingly, a website says the place has become more of a tourist attraction and a concert hall than a center for religion. That function has been moved to other locations in town.
I think we have enough time for a quick look around.
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